WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
October 24, 2024, 6:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-Woodland District Board Meeting Room and via Zoom
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul Mclendon, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Asha Riley-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Shannon Barnett, Kirsten Barnett, Conner Harmon, Denise Pearl, Tim Pearl, David Starkey, Amber Easter, Phil Pearson, Darcy Billingsley, Donna Butler, Jake Hall, Todd Dinehart, and Russell Evans.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-President Guthrie called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR
Director Huddleston moved to approve the absence of Director Wray. Director Stuart seconded.
Director Guthrie – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Huddleston – yes
Director McLendon – yes
REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Director Huddleston asked some clarifying questions on the North Fork report. Director Guthrie commented on how good the enrollment numbers were looking.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
First Reading of WSSDA Recommended Policy Updates
Revisions to policies 4130/4130P, 3205/3205P1 & 3205P2, 5011/5011P, and new policy 3206/3206P were presented. With no objections, these policies will be presented at next month's regular business meeting for second reading and approval.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Stuart moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans
Director Stuart moved to approve the 2024-2025 school and district improvement plans as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.
Approval of Resolution 24-14 - Interlocal Agreement with Sourcewell
Director of Transportation Shannon Barnett presented everything that has been learned about the EPA grant and electric buses since his last presentation on bus electrification in the Spring of 2024. Representatives from Highland Fleet were also available to answer any questions.
Public comments were received from Donna Butler, Todd Dinehart & Darcy Billingsley.
Director McLendon moved to adopt Resolution 24-14 as presented. Director Stuart seconded.
Recond Reading and Approval of New Policy 6022 - Minimum Fund Balance
Director Stuart moved to approve new policy 6022 as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.
Second Reading and Approval of WSSDA Recommended Policy Updates
Policy 2410/2410P, 3246/3246P, and 3432 were presented.
Public comment was received by Darcy Billingsley.
Director Huddleston moved to approve the policies as presented. Director Stuart seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-President Guthrie adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
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WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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